Aging

Smashing the Aging Myth: Physical Decline After 50 is NOT Inevitable, Part 1
December 22, 2015
"Fast After 50"—an exercise guide for athletes. Joe Friel, a legendary trainer and exercise physiologist, author of the Training Bible series and co-author (with Loren Cordain) of The Paleo Diet for Athletes, smashes the “Aging Myth”—with proper measures, physical decline after 50 is NOT inevitable. What’s the difference between normal aging and athletic aging? Exercise as medicine—why high-intensity exercise yields benefits above and beyond moderate exertion. Is there any truth to new studies that point to downsides of intensive athleticism? Is carbo-loading obsolete? Will the Paleo Diet sustain athletic performance without lots of sugar and starches? What is anaerobic threshold training? How does it help even older athletes break through to new personal milestones? How can athletes combat body fat accumulation that seems such a feature of aging? What roles do rest and recovery play in training regimens? Click HERE for part 2.

Smashing the Aging Myth: Physical Decline After 50 is NOT Inevitable, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Joe Friel, a legendary trainer and exercise physiologist. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for December 19, Part 1
December 20, 2015
New study suggests Alzheimer's may be a fungal infection of the brain; Is cancer just "the luck of the draw?" High-fat low-carb diet trumps low-fat high-carb diet for diabetes; avocados aid dieting by curbing appetite; fish oil promotes fat burning, weight loss; Trial begins to assess benefits of curcumin in rheumatoid arthritis; Toddlers show scary proficiency with touch screens; Is eating meat really bad for the environment? Does hair dye increase the risk for breast cancer? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for December 19, Part 2

Health benefits of spinach; Does going meatless lead to mental problems? Inconvenient truths about the flu vaccine; Brazil nuts and melatonin stave off Alzheimer's. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for December 12, Part 1
December 14, 2015
Common treatment for prostate cancer DOUBLES risk for Alzheimer’s; Men have a better sense of direction than women—here’s why; Whooping cough is making a comeback—should we blame the anti-vaccine movement? Dramatic uptick in diagnosis of ADHD in kids—what’s up? Water is better than diet drinks for weight loss; Post-operative music quells anxiety and reduces pain. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for December 5, Part 2
December 7, 2015
New studies validate l-theanine's sleep benefits; In international health rankings--of 17 advanced countries--U.S. is dead last; A handful of walnuts a day keeps the cardiologist away; More than half of U.S. doctors experience burnout; Vaccine researchers puzzled why a previous flu shot renders a subsequent shot given one year later ineffective; Vitamin D reduces incidence of seasonal flu in school kids, reduces asthma exacerbations; A new form of magnesium--magnesium L-threonate--helps curb Alzheimer's; What happens to people's health when doctors go on strike? Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In
December 4, 2015
The ingredients list on the soy milk I drink show that carrageenan has been replaced with something called gellan gum. What is that? Does it have any impact on health? How much D-Mannose should I be taking each day for urinary tract infection? More reasons to include aerobic exercise: prevention of Alzheimer's disease.

All the Breaking Health News from the American College for Advancement in Medicine Meeting, Part 1
November 19, 2015
I recently attended the annual meeting of the American College for Advancement in Medicine (ACAM) in Las Vegas. Here’s a brief synopsis of some of the highlights: • Dr. Tony Lamas presented the results of the TACT study—a resounding vindication of chelation therapy. In fact, chelation works better than any known drug to prevent heart disease! • Drs. Jennifer Landa and Lynn Patrick addressed environmental toxins: What are signs that your detox systems are failing? What supplements help to restore them? • Dr. Russell Jaffee lists the tests that assess your anti-aging defenses • Cancer: High-tech breakthroughs, hyperthermia, and the ketogenic diet (Dr. Thomas Seyfried) • Dr. Tom Guilliams on adrenal function, saliva cortisol tests, the effects of stress, and natural adaptogens • Preconception planning, pregnancy and infancy with Dr. Martha Herbert • Nutrigenomics—how genetic analysis can guide diet and supplement choices Click HERE for part 2.

All the Breaking Health News from the American College for Advancement in Medicine Meeting, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his synopsis of the American College for Advancement in Medicine meeting in Las Vegas. Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
November 18, 2015
Are lysine and arginine helpful for osteoporosis? What are the best tests for leaky gut? What are the best tests for adrenal function? Click HERE for part 2.